Crockpot Smokies with Beans and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa or cocktail wieners)
• 2 cups dry white beans (e.g., navy or great northern), soaked overnight
• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Soak the dry white beans overnight in water. This helps them cook evenly and reduces overall cooking time.
2. In the morning, drain and rinse the soaked beans. Place them in the crockpot.
3. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the crockpot.
4. Slice the smoked sausage and add it to the mixture in the crockpot.
5. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged. Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
6. Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. The dish is ready when the beans and potatoes are tender.
7. Before serving, remove the bay leaves and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

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